Talking back to listen

By |2020-04-22T10:51:20+10:00November 14th, 2016|Leadership development|

Talking back to listen As leader we all try hard to be good listeners. We practice those behaviours that we have had drilled in to us for so long – make eye contact but don’t stare; paraphrase back what you think you have heard; don’t speak, don’t interrupt, don’t smile, don’t frown and, of [...]

Overcoming leadership loneliness

By |2020-04-22T10:51:36+10:00August 25th, 2016|Leadership development|

Overcoming leadership loneliness As a CEO or senior executive it can be quite lonely at the top. The very nature of a hierarchical structured organisation means that senior leaders are often faced with the sole responsibility of making tough decisions and being held to account for these decisions.  And they are often faced with [...]

The 10 Secrets to Leadership Success

By |2020-04-22T10:52:17+10:00May 12th, 2014|Leadership development|

There are many articles, books and forum topics out there about what skills and characteristics ensure leadership success. It’s a topic in which everyone seems to have contrasting views and opinions on. However, through my years of experience there are 10 characteristics I have seen to continually stand out among the leaders who achieve leadership [...]

How Poor Leaders Become Great Leaders

By |2020-04-22T10:52:35+10:00December 4th, 2013|Leadership development|

Although a tiger can't change his stripes, with practice a poor leader can become a great leader. Employees that have a less than average boss will often resign themselves to the idea that their boss will never change, and consequently they become disengaged and bored with their work. It is critical in your workplace that you [...]

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